Botanical name: Auricularia auricula-judae
Other name: Jelly ear
Auricularia auricula-judae, more commonly referred to as jelly ear (previously known as Jew’s ear), belongs to the fungus species within the order Auriculariales. The basidiocarps, or fruit bodies, exhibit a distinct brown, gelatinous appearance, and are notably ear-shaped. Typically, these fungi thrive on wood, with a particular affinity for elder wood.
Medicinal Uses:
- Anti-inflammatory Effects
- Antimicrobial Effects
- Anticoagulant Effects
- Anti-cholesterol and Cardioprotective Effects
- Anti-cancer effects